Self-Help Resources

We have included links to several self-help sites that the Counseling and Psychological Services staff has reviewed. We encourage you to view the sites yourself. You may find the help and information you need. If you have questions, or would like more information, please make an appointment to see a counselor.

Online Screening

Online Screening for Mental Health

http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/Are you concerned that you might be struggling with depression, alcohol abuse, anxiety, or an eating disorder? You can take an online screening for any of these issues and gain more information about them (the keyword is Tommie). Or you can call (651) 962-6780 to set up an appointment to talk with a counselor.

General Help

American Psychological Association

APA Help Center

www.apahelpcenter.orgInteractive Web site that demonstrates the various ways stress affects our body (i.e. the mind-body connection).

Half of Us

www.halfofus.comInteractive Web site with video clips from celebrities talking about their own struggles with mental health concerns. Information on depression, anxiety, eating disorders, alcohol/drugs, and a lot more.

Virtual Pamphlets Collection

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Alcoholics Anonymous

www.alcoholics-anonymous.orgA fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Membership is free, there are no dues or fees. (Also: Saint Paul or Minneapolis)

Hazelden

www.hazelden.orgInformation on addiction and recovery both for persons who feel they may have addictions concerns as well as those concerned about a loved-one’s drug/alcohol use.

Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

www.adaa.orgWeb site devoted to understanding and getting help for anxiety concerns.

Campus Blues

www.campusblues.comGreat general Web site with information on both mental and physical well-being.

Freedom from Fear

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

www.nami.orgThe National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders. The site is easy to understand and provides clear information on numerous mental health concerns.

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association

Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

www.ocfoundation.orgA Web site managed by the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation (an international, not-for-profit organization composed of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals) designed to provide assistance to individuals with OCD and related disorders

Suicide Prevention

Ulifelinewww.ulifeline.orgSponsored by the Jed Foundation, a suicide prevention program, students are able to download information about mental health, ask questions, and seek help anonymously for themselves or their friends via the Internet.